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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for July 10: Books by Indigenous authors
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-3/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Botany and Ecology Walk at Moses Creek Meadows - Members Only Event
DESCRIPTION:The Moses Creek Meadow is one of the largest sedge meadow wetlands remaining intact and still mostly free from weedy invasive species remaining in Wisconsin. The new boardwalk provides a rare opportunity to visit this important ecological community easily and without doing damage to it. Join UW-Stevens Point professor emeritus Dr. Robert Freckmann to explore the plants and communities at Moses Creek Meadows. \n\n\n\nDr. Robert Freckmann is an emeritus professor of biology at UW-Stevens Point. Dr. Freckmann joined the UW-Stevens Point faculty in 1968 where he taught botany for over 30 years. \n\n\n\nThis program is free and is open to members of the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve. Registration is required; please reserve your spot here. \n\n\n\nThe program will meet at the Yulga Disc Golf Course parking lot (4551 Wojcik Memorial Dr\, Stevens Point\, WI 54482).
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/botany-and-ecology-at-moses-creek-meadows-members-only-event/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T100000
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SUMMARY:Mullein Medicine: Healing Plants in Schmeeckle
DESCRIPTION:Many plants have restorative or medicinal properties – you just have to know where to look! Join student naturalists on a guided walk to explore the medicinal plants found here in Schmeeckle Reserve – including mullein\, yarrow\, and many more – while learning about their uses and benefits. \n\n\n\nThe program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center at 2419 Northpoint Dr.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/mullein-medicine-healing-plants-in-schmeeckle/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T100000
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for July 17: Pollinators
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-4/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Paddling 101
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of canoeing and kayaking? Join us at Lake Joanis for a family-friendly program on the basics of boating and try your hand at paddling your own canoe (or kayak if you prefer). We will cover paddling skills\, boating safety\, and practice our skills on the lake in boats provided by Schmeeckle Reserve. \n\n\n\nThe program is free\, but registration is required; please reserve your spot here. \n\n\n\nThe program will meet at the accessible fishing pier on the south side of Lake Joanis. Parking is available on Maria Drive.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/paddling-101/
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Critters of the Creek
DESCRIPTION:Grab your dip nets as we dive into the wonderful underwater world that is the creek. Join student naturalists and explore the creatures of the creek floor in this stream side adventure! Wear clothing you are comfortable getting wet. \n\n\n\nThe program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center at 2419 Northpoint Dr.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/critters-of-the-creek/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for July 24: Giving back to nature
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-5/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Red_bat_(4a) by Chris Harshaw; CC BY-SA 3.0\n\n\n\n\n\nThe creatures of the night are here in Schmeeckle Reserve! Come meet them with student naturalists to hear all about how bats\, flying squirrels\, and American crows benefit their ecosystems. \n\n\n\nThe program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center at 2419 North Point Dr.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/creatures-of-the-night/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Limnology paddle on Lake Joanis - Members Only Event
DESCRIPTION:Join UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes outreach specialist Paul Skawinski at Lake Joanis to explore what goes on below the surface. Participants will enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Joanis while learning about the lake’s water\, sediment\, and aquatic life. Paul will demonstrate a variety of lake sampling tools that are used to study lakes and monitor their conditions.  \n\n\n\nPaul Skawinski is a Statewide Lakes Outreach Specialist on the UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes team. He also teaches Aquatic Botany at UWSP and is the author of Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest: a photographic field guide to our underwater forests. \n\n\n\nThis program is free and is open to members of the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve. Registration is required; please reserve your spot here. \n\n\n\nThe program will meet at the accessible fishing pier on the south side of Lake Joanis. Parking is available on Maria Drive.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/limnology-paddle-on-lake-joanis-members-only-event/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T104500
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for July 31: Community
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-6/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T104500
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for August 7: Fire in nature
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-7/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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SUMMARY:Night at the Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Become part of the nightlife at Schmeeckle as we walk the trails after hours. Listen to the sounds of summer and try to catch a peek of some of the Reserve’s elusive nocturnal critters. \n\n\n\nThe program is free\, and no registration is required. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/night-at-the-reserve/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T104500
DTSTAMP:20260701T145213Z
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for August 14: Colors in nature
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-8/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T104500
DTSTAMP:20260701T145157Z
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for August 21: Under the water
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-9/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T132917Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Pease Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve \n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to sing and dance along as children’s Tom Pease brings his witty songs to the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater for this free summer concert.
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/tom-pease-concert/
LOCATION:Pankowski Friends Amphitheater\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, Schmeeckle Reserve\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T104500
DTSTAMP:20260701T145131Z
CREATED:20260605T203209Z
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SUMMARY:Schmeeckle Summer Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children’s books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. \n\n\n\nThese programs are free and no registration is required. \n\n\n\nTheme for August 28: Insects
URL:https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/event/schmeeckle-summer-story-time-10/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Nature Programs
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